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For Duchess Jacqueline, death doesn't take a vacation. "A new take on the mystery genre that delivers romance, intrigue, and adventure!" - Amazon With her new husband by her side, the Duchess looks to reform the Realm of Virtues, promoting equality and advancement for all. Her vision, while pure at heart, is seen as a play for power by other leaders, and opposition grows fierce. Will the Duchess be able to restore peace throughout the Realm of Virtues, or will she be forced to retreat into the shadows? Three months after her wedding, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is finally taking a well-deserved break. With tensions high among the duchies, the Duchess leaves Saphire under the cover of night, disguised as Lady Victoire, a highborn noble, setting off to the deserts of Kwatalar with her husband and closest friends. They arrive at Ogdam Oasis, an estate known for its shimmering sands and relaxing spring water pools. Jax thinks she has the perfect romantic getaway planned, until she stumbles into a dead body, hanging from the rafters of the estate's greenhouse. Baffled by the guest's sudden suicide, her past run-ins with death help Jax uncover something more the guest was murdered. It's up to Jax, Perry, and their friends to reveal what the desert sands have long kept buried. The next era of Duchess Jacqueline's reign is here. Welcome to the Court of Mystery. The Duchess' story continues in the Court of Mystery The Ducal Detective Mysteries Paradise Plagued Burdened Bloodline Sovereign Sieged Crown of Chaos Harrowed Heir Ravaged Reign Innocence Imprisoned
Author
Sarah E. Burr lives near New York City. Hailing from the small town of Appleton, Maine, she has been dreaming of being Nancy Drew since she was a little girl. There's always murder and mystery in the works for Sarah. #FOLLOWME FOR MURDER, first in the Trending Topic Mysteries, shines the spotlight on social media influencer Coco Cline after she discovers a dead body in her clients' store, forcing her to untangle a web of secrets in her small, beachside town. In YOU CAN'T CANDLE THE TRUTH, a 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards BEST MYSTERY FINALIST, readers are introduced to candle shop owner Hazel Wickbury. Hazel has a secret. She knows when someone is going to die. This power, known as a "whim," helps Hazel uncover a murder in her small, storied town. Together with her aunt, Hazel aims to shine a light on the killer before they snuff her out. INNOCENCE IMPRISONED is the latest adventure in the Court of Mystery series, featuring her fearless heroine, Duchess Jacqueline Xavier, first introduced in "The Ducal Detective Mysteries." When Sarah is not spinning up new stories, she is singing Broadway show tunes, video gaming, and enjoying walks with her dog, Eevee. She is represented by Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Stay connected with Sarah and receive free stories, be the first to learn about book news, book deals, and more by signing up for her newsletter: https://bit.ly/saraheburrsignup
